Pharmacy Choice®
Oral Rehydration Salts Sachets
To treat and prevent dehydration due to diarrhoea and traveler's gastroenteritis in children and adults.
Available in 10 Sachets
Orange Flavour
Always read the label and follow the directions for use.
Directions
Empty 1 sachet into 200 mL of fresh drinking water and stir to dissolve. For infants or where
fresh drinking water is not available, use freshly boiled and cooled water. Do not boil the
solution once it is made up. Do not add sugar, soft drinks, sweeteners or other fluids.
The solution should be consumed as required whilst diarrhoea is present and should be
drunk in small amounts at first if vomiting is also present.
Dosage for prevention of dehydration:
|
Age |
Dose |
|
Under 6 months |
½–1 sachet every 4–6 hours |
|
6–24 months |
1 sachet every 3–4 hours |
|
2–5 years |
1–2 sachets every 3–4 hours |
|
5–8 years |
2 sachets every 3–4 hours |
|
8–10 years |
1 sachet every 1–2 hours |
|
10–12 years |
1–2 sachets every hour (up to 6–12 sachets in 24 hours) |
| Adults and children over 12 years
|
1 or 2 sachets after every loose motion (up to 8 to 12 sachets in 24 hours) |
Reconstituted solution may be stored in a fridge for up to 24 hours. Otherwise, unused solution should be discarded within 1 hour. Please read enclosed leaflet before use.
Always read the label and follow the directions for use.
Ingredients
Each sachet contains: Sodium chloride 0.47 g, Potassium chloride 0.30 g, Sodium acid
citrate 0.53 g, Glucose 3.56 g.
Warnings
- Consult a doctor if condition worsens or diarrhoea persists, or the child has decreased urinary output.
- Keep out of reach of children.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before use if:
- You have kidney disease or are taking heart or blood pressure medicines.
- Giving to children under 6 months.
Seek medical advice if diarrhoea persists for more than:
- 6 hours for children under 6 months
- 12 hours for children under 3 years
- 24 hours for children aged 3–6 years
- 48 hours for children over 6 years
Always read the label and follow the directions for use.
Free from
Gluten
Contains
Contains 276 mg of sodium per sachet, or up to 3.312 g in the maximum daily dose.
Contains 157 mg of potassium per sachet.
Contains saccharin sodium and sugars.
Reference Brand
Gastrolyte®
